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Northeast Chaves, New Mexico

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Population in July 2007: 129.
Males: 70  (54.3%)
Females: 59  (45.7%)
Median resident age:

40.6 years
New Mexico median age:

34.6 years

Zip code: 88116

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,479 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Northeast Chaves:

$56,479
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,046 (it was $18,502 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $677,643 (it was $256,300 in 2000)
Northeast Chaves:

$677,643
NM:

$243,100
March 2022 cost of living index in Northeast Chaves: 103.2 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
  • Races in Northeast Chaves, NM (2000)
    • 10582.7%White alone
    • 2015.7%Hispanic
    • 21.6%Two or more races
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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 1500.8 square miles.

Population density: 0.09 people per square mile   (very low).

Northeast Chaves, New Mexico map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Northeast Chaves CCD:

0.1% ($350)
New Mexico:

0.7% ($699)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lubbock, TX (125.2 miles , pop. 199,564).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (175.0 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (424.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Elida, NM (5.2 miles),
Southeast Chaves, NM (5.5 miles ),
Northwest Chaves, NM (5.7 miles ),
Roswell, NM (6.0 miles ),
Midway, NM (6.2 miles ),
Mountain View, NM (6.2 miles),
Dexter, NM (6.4 miles ),
Dora, NM (6.6 miles)

Latitude: 33.73 N, Longitude: 104.04 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

Distribution of median household income in Northeast Chaves, NM in 2022
Northeast Chaves satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
New Mexico:

3.6%

Average climate in Northeast Chaves, New Mexico

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Northeast Chaves-area historical tornado activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/12/1962, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 34.7 miles away from the Northeast Chaves place center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 8/11/1974, a category F2 tornado 44.9 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Northeast Chaves-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 438% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 241.7 miles away from Northeast Chaves center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 110.6 miles away from Northeast Chaves center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 195.3 miles away from the city center
On 3/26/2020 at 15:16:27, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 5.9 mi) earthquake occurred 139.0 miles away from Northeast Chaves center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 233.8 miles away from Northeast Chaves center
On 1/29/1990 at 13:16:10, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 LG, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 170.2 miles away from Northeast Chaves center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Chaves County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 2, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Northeast Chaves:

  • Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (about 40 miles; Roswell, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,212)
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (about 51 miles; Portales, NM; FT enrollment: 4,263)
  • South Plains College (about 98 miles; Levelland, TX; FT enrollment: 7,007)
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (about 125 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 3,269)
  • Texas Tech University (about 126 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 29,251)
  • Wayland Baptist University (about 137 miles; Plainview, TX; FT enrollment: 5,526)
  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 146 miles; Las Vegas, NM; FT enrollment: 2,931)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Northeast Chaves: Little Windmill (A), Lucky Strike Well (B), McCarter Well (C), McCombs Ranch (D), North Windmill (E), O'Brien Ranch (F), Petty Windmill (G), Pioneer Well (H), Pool Windmill (I), Rainwater Windmill (J), Red Hill Windmill (K), Red Tank Windmill (L), Red Well (M), Rippee Ranch (N), Salt Windmill (O), Samples Windmill (P), Sand Ranch (Q), Sand Well (R), Savage Well (S), School Section Well (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Frazier Cemetery (1), Liston Cemetery (2), Boaz Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Deep Lake (A), Red Lake (B), Ballard Lake (C), Little Red Lake (D), Woods Lake (E), Rogers Lake (F), Fry Lake (G), Twin Lakes (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Sand Creek (A), Willow Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Chaves County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

76.6%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.3%
Whole state:

8.2%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

17.6%
Whole state:

18.4%

For population 15 years and over in Northeast Chaves:

Marital status in Northeast Chaves, NM
  • Never married: 4.3%
  • Now married: 80.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Northeast Chaves:

  • High school or higher: 58.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

16.0
New Mexico average:

14.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Northeast Chaves, NM (based on Chaves County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant17,02659
Catholic14,0316
Mainline Protestant2,19311
Other1,39910
Black Protestant4483
None30,548-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
This county:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Chaves County:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
Chaves County:

4.16 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 49
Chaves County:

7.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.1%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

25.6%
State:

22.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Chaves County:

10.6%
New Mexico:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Northeast Chaves:

  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KBIM (910 AM; 5 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCRX (1430 AM; 5 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: ROSENDO CASAREZ, JR.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIJN (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FARWELL, TX; Owner: METROPOLITIAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KYKK (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; HUMBLE CITY, NM; Owner: NOALMARK BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRDD (1320 AM; 1 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: TRINNIE B. ESPINOZA)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KPSA (1230 AM; 1 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: ROSWELL RADIO, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Northeast Chaves:

  • KBIM-FM (94.9 FM; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KEND (106.5 FM; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: BURKBERY COMMUNICATIONS GROUP INC.)
  • KSFX (100.5 FM; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: ROSWELL RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Northeast Chaves:

  • KOBR (Channel 8; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: STANLEY S. HUBBARD REVOCABLE TRUST)
  • K58FW (Channel 64; PORTALES, NM; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)


Northeast Chaves compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Northeast Chaves on our top lists:

  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 larger cities with the lowest real estate taxes percentage (population 50,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
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